@article{1438168,
      recid = {1438168},
      author = {D'Aprile, Paola, and Tarantino, Alfredo,},
      title = {MRI of degenerative disease of the spine : a case-based  atlas /},
      pages = {1 online resource :},
      abstract = {This is the second edition of an acclaimed, richly  illustrated and comprehensive case-based atlas focusing on  MRI of degenerative changes in the osteoarticular  structures of the spine. Spinal degenerative disease is  highly prevalent in the general population and its  incidence increases with age. At the same time,  degenerative spinal conditions are one of the most common  causes of pain. The book presents a comprehensive overview  of the MR findings observed in degenerative disease of  spinal joints, ligaments and paravertebral muscles, and  offers guidance on selecting the appropriate imaging  protocol, which is critical in detecting the potentially  very subtle changes. The MR study protocols presented  include T2-weighted sequences with fat saturation and  contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequences with fat  saturation, since these sequences permit better  visualization of inflammatory changes of both anterior and  posterior elements of the spine. This richly illustrated  second edition highlights the inflammatory component of the  degenerative pathology of the spine, which in most cases is  responsible for the painful symptomatology. It also  discusses in detail the use of contrast medium in MRI of  spinal degenerative disease. The case-based structure of  the atlas allows easy but effective consultation by  radiologists, neuroradiologists, rheumatologists,  orthopedists and physiatrists, as well as students.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1438168},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73707-8},
}